Local mobile network operators close a strong 2025, while eyeing AI, 5G and satellite technologies to drive growth in 2026.
Tech giants spent trillions securing AI capabilities in 2025, while SA saw major telco consolidation and fintech IPOs reshape the local landscape.
The deal will combine Lesaka’s reach with Bank Zero’s tech and expertise for greater financial inclusion, says Lesaka CEO Lincoln Mali.
The fourth cohort of fintech founders had the opportunity to showcase their innovations at the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Demo Day in Cape Town.
NSFAS fintech partners to challenge contract cancellations
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The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator programme helps up-and-coming fintech businesses to access the massive market opportunity that exists in Africa.
South Africa and major global markets overhauled crypto-currency regulations in 2025, ushering in tighter oversight and clearer rules.
Criminals are looking to exploit expanding sports betting and booming digital payments, says LexisNexis Risk Solutions.
Huawei Cloud drives African FinTech innovation
Mark Wang, Solution Architect at Huawei Cloud Southern Africa, spoke to ITWeb about Huawei being a strategic partner in the banking sector. He also addressed challenges for banks in SA and potential growth in the payment ecosystem for customers. #huaweicloud #fintech #digitalbanking
As banks beef up security perimeters, criminals devise methods to beat the authentication protocols, quickly and effectively exfiltrating funds, says Entersekt.
The purchase consideration comprises a cash payment of R300 million and a deferred earn-out of R100 million.
From record highs to sharp pullbacks, local crypto-currency exchanges unpack Bitcoin’s major highlights for 2025 and provide predictions for 2026.
The association’s 2026 targets include driving fair access, real-time payments and inclusive digital growth in SA’s payments sector.